# The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 213346 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/213346)
- Website: https://www.somersham-pc.gov.uk
- Latest income: £0; spending £0
- What it funds: Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire
- Other names: Charity of Robert Hempsted (previous)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/somersham-charity-of-poors-money-william-pettit-wilson-and-robert-hempsted

The Trustees shall apply the clear income of the Charities for the relief of poor persons resident in the Parish of Somersham either in gifts in kind or grants of money: Provided that income shall not be applied directly in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds but may be applied in supplementing relief or assistance provided out of public funds.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £0 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,612 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2 | £0 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £6 | £100 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The prevention or relief of poverty in Somersham by providing: grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.

## What it funds

The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted reported income of £0 and spending of £0. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £100 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (somersham-pc.gov.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.

### Does The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted give each year?

The register does not break out The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £0. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £20 a year.

### How large is The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted?

In its latest reported year The Somersham Charity of Poor'S Money,william Pettit Wilson and Robert Hempsted reported income of £0 and spending of £0.


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